WELCOME TO
Kallista Primary School
A vibrant school positioned uniquely in the beautiful Sherbrooke Forest in the Dandenong Ranges, approximately 45 km from Melbourne CBD.
Principal’s Welcome
Welcome to Kallista Primary School!
At Kallista Primary School, we proudly acknowledge, celebrate, and respect the traditional owners of this land, the Wurundjeri people. Nestled in the heart of Sherbrooke Forest, surrounded by the stunning Dandenong Ranges National Park, and an integral part of the Kallista Village, our school is a unique and vibrant community.
At Kallista Primary School, our values of creativity, perseverance, respect, trust, and compassion were collaboratively developed by our entire school community. These values underpin our safe and supportive learning environment where every student is encouraged to strive for their best.
Our dedicated staff are committed to meeting the diverse needs of all learners. We believe in an approach to education that fosters curiosity and provides our students with opportunities to develop their skills, knowledge and understandings through a range of rich and purposeful learning experiences.
We are a true community of learners. Our teachers partner with parents and the wider community to enhance the educational experience. Parents are actively involved in various aspects of school life, including helping with reading programs, joining cooking and gardening classes, fundraising, and working bees.
Our school offers a range of enriching programs led by passionate specialist staff, including Performing Arts, Physical Education and Sport, Environmental Science, and Visual Arts. Additionally, we have a thriving kitchen garden program and various student-led clubs that cater to a wide range of interests.
We look forward to welcoming you to our vibrant and inclusive school community. We’d love to welcome you for a tour so that you can learn more about our school.
Warm regards,
Justin Benne
Acting Principal, Kallista Primary School
Kallista Primary School enjoys a safe, secure and enriching learning environment. Its experienced team of dedicated, caring professionals and strong community support contribute to the warm and stimulating education program where children are able to succeed.
We are proud of our students’ achievements and the school’s excellent reputation.
We warmly welcome all parents to arrange an appointment by telephoning the school on (03) 9755 2633 to have a tour of the school with our Principal, Mrs Chris Finighan.
Overview
Explore Kallista Primary and learn more about our unique natural playground, enriching learning spaces and inclusive community spirit.
Read MoreCurriculum
Kallista PS offers a well-rounded and stimulating education from Foundation to Year Six. Discover our exciting and comprehensive curriculum.
Explore our CurriculumEnrolments
Find out how to enrol, book a school tour, and discover how Kallista Primary will support your child with a happy and settled start at school.
Enrol TodayOur Teachers
Our experienced teachers and support staff consistently provide outstanding leadership to our student body to ensure positive and engaging learning experiences across the curriculum.
Meet our TeachersCompass
We believe that communication between school and home is key to successful learning partnerships. KPS uses Compass which is accessible via your computer or smartphone app.
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If you can’t find the information you need on our website, our office staff and Principal are happy to answer any additional questions you have about any aspect of our little school in the forest.
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In 2018, Kallista Primary celebrated 10 years of participation in the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen-Garden Program. Designed to promote pleasurable food education and teach positive food habits through fun, hands-on learning, the Kitchen-Garden program is the heart and soul of our school.
Supported by a specialist kitchen teacher and specialist garden teacher and horticulturist, all Kallista students have the opportunity to participate in growing, harvesting, preparing and sharing delicious and nutritious food in our purpose built kitchen classroom.
Read More about our Kitchen Garden Program
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Days of Extreme & Catastrophic Fire Danger Ratings
In the interest of the safety of our students, families and staff, Kallista Primary School will be closed on days where the Fire Danger Rating is Extreme and Catastrophic, as per DET policy.
On days where the Fire Danger Rating is Extreme, students have the option to relocate to Fairhills Primary School, Ferntree Gully. Please note that on Catastrophic days, there will not be a relocation option. For more information, click here.
Our Values
The development of the whole child is extremely important to us at Kallista Primary School. We are committed to providing our primary school students with a happy and secure environment, where we live by our values of Compassion, Respect, Trust, Perseverance and Creativity.
At Kallista Primary School, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the traditional custodians of the land upon which our school resides and we pay our respect to their Elders past and present.
